COSMETOLOGY
COSMETOLOGY
Careers in personal beauty celebrate creativity, flexibility, passion
and a desire to help others. Cosmetologists provide a full range of
beauty services including coloring, cutting and styling hair, as well
as nail care, skin care, makeup and advice. They also must know the
rules and regulations that govern their industry, the sanitation and
safety requirements, and chemical formulations. There is a diverse
range of opportunity in this ever-evolving and exciting field, including
entrepreneurship, salon owner, make-up artist, and distribution and sales
for major cosmetic and salon chains.
The Cosmetology program at College of DuPage provides professionallevel skills in the field of personal beauty. Students gain knowledge
and skills in a broad range of disciplines including aesthetics, business,
chemical processes, hair design, nail technology, safety, salon operations
and sanitation. Those who successfully complete this program will be
awarded a certificate from College of DuPage as well as transcripts
needed to test with the State of Illinois.
For a complete list of courses in this program visit:
cod.edu/catalog
WHY COLLEGE OF DuPAGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Whether you are preparing for a career in cosmetology, planning to
transfer to a four-year baccalaureate-granting institution, or updating
your skills, College of DuPage has the right program for you. We offer:
•Dedicated instructors with years of practical industry experience,
certification and licensing.
•Instruction in top-notch facilities and on cutting-edge equipment.
•Practical, hands-on experience as well as classroom-based studies.
•Affordable programs that get you on the fast track to success without
breaking the bank.
•An onsite, professional salon where students gain vital hands-on
experience.
•An excellent reputation among prestigious salons in the area that
facilitates professional networking and expands career opportunities for
graduates.
ABOUT THE COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
The Cosmetology program is offered in two formats:
The full-time format is a fast-paced, three-semester program. Courses
in the first semester are offered Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:50
p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. During the second semester,
students attend Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Students will complete the program the third
semester in a shortened schedule to prepare for the state licensing exam.
The part-time program is over five semesters. Students attend Monday
to Thursday from 5 to approximately 9:50 p.m. Students will complete
the program the fifth semester in a shortened schedule to prepare for the
state licensing exam.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.)
IN COSMETOLOGY
Students who successfully complete the Cosmetology A.A.S. program,
which includes 50 credits of coursework as well as 18 credits in general
education requirements, are eligible to receive an Associate of Applied
Science degree in Cosmetology. Students who successfully complete the
Cosmetology course requirements will receive the necessary transcripts
needed to test with the State of Illinois.
CERTIFICATE IN COSMETOLOGY
Students who successfully complete the Cosmetology certificate
program, which includes 50 credits of coursework, are eligible to receive
a Cosmetology certificate from College of DuPage. Students who
successfully complete the Cosmetology course requirements will receive
the necessary transcripts needed to test with the State of Illinois.
COSMETOLOGY SALON
Students who have completed 1000-level classes will begin working
in the Cosmetology Salon to apply their skills. The salon at College of
DuPage offers a full range of salon services to members of the community
at a fraction of the cost of professional salons. Under the supervision
of licensed instructors, students perform beauty services, such as cuts,
styling, color, manicures, pedicures, facial waxing and more.
Salon services are offered Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Monday to Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) facilitates the transfer of students
from one Illinois institution to another. Both a general education core
curriculum and a lower-division major recommendation course listing
have been developed.
For more information on transfer opportunities at College of DuPage,
visit cod.edu/academics/transfer_programs. An appointment with a
College of DuPage counselor is recommended.
COMMON CAREERS FOR GRADUATES OF THE
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
•Cosmetologists/Hair Stylists: Provide beauty services such as
shampooing, cutting, coloring and styling hair, and massaging and
treating the scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal
and provide nail and skin cares services.
•Make-up Artists: Apply make-up to performers to reflect the period,
setting and situation of their role.
•Manicurists/Pedicurists: Clean, shape, color and beautify fingernails
and toenails.
•Skin Care Specialists: Cleanse and beautify the face and body. Give
facials, full-body treatments and head and neck massages to improve
health and appearance of the skin. May also provide treatments such as
peels, masks or scrubs.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the average yearly
wage for cosmetologists was $23,000 in 2012, with top earners bringing
in more than $42,360. That same year, the average annual wage for skin
care specialists was $31,720, with top earners bringing in more than
$51,900, and the average annual wage for theatrical and performance
make-up artists was $67,580, with top earners bringing in over $117,720.
Employment of cosmetologists and hair stylists is expected to grow
by 13 percent from 2012 to 2022. Overall, job opportunities in personal
beauty-related occupations should be very good. The growing number
of salons and the need to replace workers who retire or transfer to other
occupations will result in many job openings. In addition, an increasingly
aging population will lead to an increasing number of individuals seeking
to offset the effects of aging. For more information and employment
statistics from the personal beauty industry, visit www.bls.gov.
“Educationally, COD
expanded my knowledge
in the cosmetology
field. Career-wise,
it opened doors.”
—Maria Torres, Student
GETTING STARTED
If you are considering this program as an area of study:
•Apply to College of DuPage: cod.edu/admission
•Visit the Cosmetology website at cod.edu/programs/cosmetology.
For scholarship information, go to cod.edu/scholarships
•Download the Cosmetology program application. Complete according
to instructions.
•Consult with a program support specialist:
Anna Gay, (630) 942-2502
•Contact the Business and Technology Division office:
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1034, (630) 942-2592
The College will not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest record, military status or unfavorable military discharge,
citizenship status, or physical or mental handicap or disability.
For Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, call (630) 942-2141 (voice) or (630) 858-9692 (TDD).
For individuals who need language assistance, please contact Campus Central at (630) 942-2380.
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